Higher Level Teaching Assistant EAL /MFL

About the school

Trinity School, part of the Newbury Academy Trust, has exceptionally high expectations, a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to belonging, inclusion and academic excellence.

The role

Trinity School is seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for EAL and MFL to join the Languages team. The role supports students with English as an Additional Language to access learning across the curriculum, as well as supporting Modern Foreign Languages provision in French, German and/or Spanish.

Working under the direction of the Head of Languages and class teachers, the successful candidate will support individual students and small groups both in and out of the classroom.

Key responsibilities

• Help EAL students build confidence, language and cultural understanding
• Help GCSE MFL students develop their speaking, listening and fluency
• Plan and deliver small-group sessions to improve language acquisition and fluency

Requirements

• Experience of teaching or supporting English as an additional language or literacy
• Confidence planning and delivering small-group sessions to improve language acquisition and fluency
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, parents and colleagues
• Organised, adaptable and creative in approach to supporting learning
• Fluency in, and a qualification in, a second language, preferably French, German or Spanish
• Values driven, reflective, and aligned with Trinity's ethos and culture

Benefits & package

• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• A strong commitment to professional development at every stage
• Talented colleagues and enthusiastic students
• Financial support for career development
• A fully funded private healthcare package
• Subsidised rates in the on-site gym

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in.